Carlo Ancelotti defends Estevao call-up despite limited Chelsea minutes
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10-second readBrazil manager Carlo Ancelotti backed Chelsea youngster Estevao after calling him up to the senior national squad despite a lack of regular playing time in England. Ancelotti insisted the national team operates under different objectives than European clubs.
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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti backed Chelsea youngster Estevao after calling him up to the senior national squad despite a lack of regular playing time in England.
Ancelotti insisted the national team operates under different objectives than European clubs.
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